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  • Brian Bill avatar

    The Setting For Grace Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on Apr 29, 2003
    based on 208 ratings
     | 25,740 views

    In our text for today, we see that Jesus extended grace to kids in a rather unique way.

    The Setting for Grace This won’t be too surprising to those of you who know Don and Tim Tuley. I just found out that when they were young boys, they got into a lot of trouble. Whenever something went wrong in the neighborhood, or in school, they were usually to blame. Ray and Bernice didn’t know ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    When Dreams Die Series

    Contributed by D. Greg Ebie on May 7, 2003
    based on 34 ratings
     | 10,875 views

    50-DAY SPIRITUAL ADVENTURE A look at the life of Judas to see what happens when dreams die, so we don’t have to miss the resurrection.

    Running after dreams without God is futile. When we achieve our own ambitions apart from God’s dream we come up empty. ▸ Alexander the Great was not satisfied, even when he had subdued the nations of world. He wept because there were no more worlds to conquer; Alexander died at an early ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Holiness Without Legalism

    Contributed by Brian La Croix on May 12, 2003
    based on 44 ratings
     | 7,161 views

    A message looking to help people live a life of holiness without falling into the trap of legalism.

    Holiness Without Legalism 1 Peter 1:15-16, Galatians 5:1 May 4, 2003 Introduction Have you ever seen a proud legalist? I have. They wouldn’t necessarily call themselves a legalist, but they are. They live their lives around making sure everything is just right so they don’t mess up with God or ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Who Is The Source Of My French Fries? Series

    Contributed by Glenn Newton on Jun 20, 2004
    based on 24 ratings
     | 5,940 views

    We need to Trust God so that We can serve Him, and put our Faith in Him...... and God needs to be able to Trust us so that He can bless us and use us in His Kingdom work. So today, God asks this question, Can I trust you?

    Who is the Sourch of my Fries? Pastor Glenn Newton Oct. 5, 2003 Text : Luke 16:1-13 Read Last Sunday I talked to you about the Diamond Life - The different bases that we must touch in order to make it all the way home, the basics... remember? 1st base - Being Born again. 2nd Base - ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    All New

    Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Jul 20, 2004
    based on 29 ratings
     | 2,066 views

    Introduction to study of Acts....two realities of building the kingdom of God....The blocks, God’s orders, and the mortar, our simple obedience.

    THE WINDOW Bible Teaching Ministry of CEDAR LODGE BAPTIST CHURCH Thomasville, NC a fellowship of faith, family and friendships July 18, 2004 1The first account I composed, Theophilus, about all that Jesus began to do and teach, 2until the day when He was taken up to heaven, after He had by the ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Rick Gillespie- Mobley avatar

    Striving For Excellence

    Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Aug 11, 2004
    based on 26 ratings
     | 4,744 views

    This sermon was preached at our 15th anniversary to encourage us to become all that we can be.

    Striving For Excellence 15th Anniversary 3/7/2004 Proverbs 6:6-12 Philippians 3:7-11 Text 3:12-14 Rick Let’s go to Forest Hills Park for our annual Church picnic for a moment. It’s a hot sunny day, and you notice ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Michael Luke avatar

    Guideline #10: Committing To Evangelism As Our Primary Mission Series

    Contributed by Michael Luke on Nov 25, 2003
    based on 68 ratings
     | 9,770 views

    Evangelism is the task of first importance for the Body of Christ. This message talks about this first importance, puts evangelism in perspective with the other purposes of the church, and gives some practical suggestions on how to do it.

    SERIES: “GOD-GIVEN GUIDELINES FOR GROWING A GREAT CHURCH” TEXT: MARK 16:15-16 TITLE: Guideline #10: “COMMITTING TO EVANGELISM AS OUR PRIMARY MISSION” (Material primarily from Bob Russel’s When God Builds A Church) INTRODUCTION: A. I first read this story called “The Life Saving Station” in ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Possible Dream Series

    Contributed by Victor Yap on Nov 30, 2003
    based on 155 ratings
     | 22,290 views

    Joseph, Pt. 1 of 4

    JOSEPH: GOD WILL MAKE A WAY Four individuals shaped and defined Israel's rise as a nation and emergence into a force. Abraham was the spiritual giant who walked by faith, and not by sight. Isaac was the perfect gentleman who treated friends and neighbors fairly. Jacob was the consummate ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    "Husbands" Series

    Contributed by Clark Tanner on Jan 9, 2004
    based on 18 ratings
     | 4,057 views

    If we love our wives the way Christ loved the church, how could they not want to be subject to us as head of the home? (#10 in The Christian Victor series)

    “Husbands, love your wives, just as Christ also loved the church and gave Himself up for her; that He might sanctify her, having cleansed her by the washing of water with the word, that He might present to Himself the church in all her glory, having no spot or wrinkle or any such thing; but that ...read more

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    Denomination: Orthodox

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    Faith, Thats The Way It Goes (Cont.)! Series

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Mar 26, 2004
    based on 24 ratings
     | 3,680 views

    Faith is built up in our lives as we learn to pray in the Holy Spirit, Keep ourselves in the love of God, learn to wait, reach out with the Gospel to the lost and by having a hatred of evil’s corruptions.

    Faith, that’s the way it goes! - Jude part 3 Thesis: Faith is built up in our lives as we learn to pray in the Holy Spirit, Keep ourselves in the love of God, learn to wait, reach out with the Gospel to the lost and by having a hatred of evil’s corruptions. Scripture Text: Jude 1:20-25 ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Steve Shepherd avatar

    God's Purpose

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Mar 30, 2004
    based on 144 ratings
     | 10,197 views

    1- God’s purpose in our worship 2- God’s purpose in our relationships

    INTRO.- Where are you headed? Where are you going? ILL.- Two friends went hunting for moose in Canada every year. Each time they were flown out to the marshland in a small bush plane. After landing them at the hunting site, the pilot said, “I’ll pick you up in four days and you can only ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Bruce Ball avatar

    Building A Church For God - Not For Us

    Contributed by Bruce Ball on Apr 22, 2004
    based on 59 ratings
     | 4,747 views

    A sermon to deal with dissension and other harmful areas to the unity of a church.

    Let me start out this morning by saying that we are very blessed. We started this church in a small conference room in Mesa last September. In November, we moved to Chandler with 4 people and a vision from God. Today, just 5 short months later, we have a very wonderful place to come and worship ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

  • Clark Tanner avatar

    "The Shield Of Faith" Series

    Contributed by Clark Tanner on May 2, 2004
    based on 49 ratings
     | 6,672 views

    To make use of the shield of faith against the evil one’s fiery missiles, we must know what to have faith in, and Who to have faith in. (#21 in The Chrisian Victor series)

    “…in addition to all, taking up the shield of faith with which you will be able to extinguish all the flaming missiles of the evil one.” There is significance to Paul’s usage of the phrase, ‘…in addition to all’. Looking at various translations will help to make it clearer. The NIV says “In ...read more

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    Denomination: Orthodox

  • Bruce Landry avatar

    Believer's New Position Series

    Contributed by Bruce Landry on May 18, 2004
    based on 3 ratings
     | 3,810 views

    Explore your "New Position" in Christ for those who have just or have for some time called upon the name of Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior.

    Believer’s New Position Position in the Son of God Position in the Law of God NCBC, 4/4/04, Romans 8:1-8 When a person becomes a Christian, he usually undergoes some radical life changes, especially if he has had an immoral background. Through the first steps of spiritual growth and self-denial, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Chip Monck avatar

    A Little R & R. . .and R Series

    Contributed by Chip Monck on May 24, 2005
    based on 11 ratings
     | 4,092 views

    Fourth in a series walking through the book of James. This week’s message focuses on the need to spend time in God’s Word, and utilize it as a mirror to reflect on our lives.

    When we started our series on the book of James back on the first Sunday of May, we played some Bible trivia. Especially surrounding the book of James. Well, back by popular demand, or just because I enjoy it. . .we have Bible trivia round two. On your message outline you will find a number of ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan